Posts for May 21st 2012

Usher

All the Action From the Billboard Music Awards Stage

The 2012 Billboard Music Awards brought plenty of famous faces to the MGM Grand in Las Vegas Sunday.

The 2012 Billboard Music Awards brought plenty of famous faces to the MGM Grand in Las Vegas Sunday. LMFAO, who won six awards, opened the show before hosts Julie Bowen and Ty Burrell took the stage. A variety of artists including The Wanted and Kelly Clarkson, introduced by Robin Thicke, had their turn in the spotlight. Carrie Underwood, who brought husband Mike Fisher, performed "Blown Away" in a glamorous red dress, while Natasha Bedingfield sang a tribute to the late Donna Summer. Katy Perry rocked the crowd with the debut of her new single, "Wide Awake," and Usher brought "Scream" to the stage.

Justin Bieber took the microphone as well with "Boyfriend." Jordin Sparks shared a moving rendition of "I Will Always Love You," honoring Whitney Houston, after John Legend kicked it off with "The Greatest Love of All." Bobbi Kristina then accepted the millennium award for her mom, saying, "I'm just blessed to have been in such an incredible woman's life." There were many more statues given out this evening with Julianne Hough presenting Justin with top social artist. New Girl's Zooey Deschanel was on hand to introduce Billboard's woman of the year, Taylor Swift.

Make sure to check out the full list of Billboard Music Awards winners!

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Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux Heat Up LA With a Dinner Date

Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux were side by side as they returned to their car following dinner at the Mexican spot Marix in LA yesterday.

Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux were side by side as they returned to their car following dinner at the Mexican spot Marix in LA yesterday. Jennifer wore a fitted skirt and tank for the date night, which comes after her new SmartWater ads were released last week. Aside from the fresh photos, Jennifer's been lying low since the February release of Wanderlust. She has been busy with real estate, though, and sold her West Village apartments last month just a year after purchasing them. Instead, she and Justin have moved into a Beverly Hills rental while their Bel Air mansion is undergoing renovations. Jennifer bought the $21 million estate in January and is reportedly spending thousands more on fixtures and furniture.

Kristen Stewart

Kristen Stewart Smiles Big in Sunny Mexico

Kristen Stewart hung out on the balcony of her Mexico City hotel with Snow White and the Huntsman costar Sam Claflin on Saturday.

Kristen Stewart hung out on the balcony of her Mexico City hotel with Snow White and the Huntsman costar Sam Claflin on Saturday. She was in town to promote the fairy-tale project at a photocall after doing press with Charlize Theron in London, Berlin, and Madrid. During an interview in the UK, Kristen read Fifty Shades of Grey out loud and cracked up at the racy novel. She also talked about Robert Pattinson's dog, Bear, calling him a "baby" and joking that he's "literally a child." Next up, Kristen will switch gears for her film On the Road, which premieres at the Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday.

David Beckham

Victoria Beckham and the Boys Go Along For David's Big Night

Victoria Beckham wore a dress of her own design to accompany her husband David to the annual Sports Spectacular benefit at LA's Hyatt Regency Century Plaza.

Victoria Beckham wore a dress of her own design to accompany her husband David to the annual Sports Spectacular benefit at LA's Hyatt Regency Century Plaza. The gala raises funds for the Cedars-Sinai Medical Genetics Institute, which researches genetic birth defects. The couple brought their three sons, Brooklyn, Romeo, and Cruz, along for the event, while baby Harper stayed at home. It was the latest fun outing for the Beckham boys, since earlier in the afternoon, David, Cruz, Romeo, and Brooklyn checked in at the Staples Center to watch the Los Angeles Kings take on the Phoenix Coyotes.

David was honored at the evening event for his work. On the press line, David spoke about his future with soccer. He said, "People always ask me what I want to do when I've finished playing, and they say, 'Do I want to go into management?' To be honest I've never wanted to go into management. I love coaching kids, I love working with kids. They're amazing people. They're amazingly truthful, young people, and that's what I love doing."

The entire Beckham clan is together on the West Coast after a busy period of travel for both David and Victoria. He stopped in Washington DC for an event with the president and first lady to honor the MLS-winning LA Galaxy team. David was then off to Athens and proudly helped transport the Olympic flame to London ahead of the Summer Olympics. Victoria returned for a long tour of Asia on behalf of her namesake collection. Things keep growing for Posh's business — Victoria Beckham will open her first store, possibly in Hong Kong, but more likely in London.

Gwen Stefani

Gwen Stefani Hits the Beach With Her Rossdale and No Doubt Boys

Gwen Stefani went to the beach in Marina del Rey yesterday with her sons and No Doubt bandmates.

Gwen Stefani went to the beach in Marina del Rey yesterday with her sons and No Doubt bandmates. The group got together for a seaside bash, and Gwen even arrived with presents in hand. Gwen wore heels to escort kids Zuma Rossdale and Kingston Rossdale to a party, where they let loose swimming, running, and playing on a jungle gym. Zuma and Kingston weren't the only kids there — Gwen's No Doubt bassist Tony Kanal brought his young daughter, Coco, too! Gwen and her band are gearing up for the September release of their new album. The first single, however, will be out in July.

Gwen and her husband Gavin Rossdale have both thrown themselves back into music, with him touring the world for the last few months with Bush. The next six weeks will see him do shows closer to home around North America. He broke from concerts to celebrate London's Chelsea Football Club's Saturday win in the European Champions soccer league. He tweeted, "fantastic win for Chelsea — For London — for England. The gods were on their side!"

Cannes Film Festival

Vanity Fair and Gucci's Bash Brings Out Salma, Naomi, Jennifer, and More

Vanity Fair and Gucci hosted a glamorous bash at the Hotel Du Cap during the Cannes Film Festival in France on Satruday.

Vanity Fair and Gucci hosted a glamorous bash at the Hotel Du Cap during the Cannes Film Festival in France on Satruday. Naomi Watts stepped out for the affair after partying at Calvin Klein's fete on Thursday with Diane Kruger and Jessica Chastain. Jennifer Connelly, in a black Gucci dress, and husband Paul Bettany showed up following a red-carpet appearance for Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted during the day. Alec Baldwin and fiancée Hilaria Thomas joined in on the fun, as did Chris Pine and his girlfriend, Dominique Piek. Salma Hayek and Francois-Henri Pinault were back in the spotlight following their own red-carpet run that afternoon, and Ed Westwick made a statement in black tie. Make sure to check out all the Cannes Film Festival pictures as the excitement continues in the south of France!

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Lauren Conrad Goes Public With Her New Man William Tell

Lauren Conrad and her new boyfriend William Tell went public over the weekend!

Lauren Conrad and her new boyfriend William Tell went public over the weekend! The couple got lunch together on Saturday not far from her home in the LA neighborhood of Brentwood. LC and William were first linked a month ago after seeing each other for a low-key few months. William, a law student at the University of Southern California, reportedly met Lauren through mutual friends. Things seem to be going well for LC and William. She tweeted just this morning, "Have a feeling this might be the best week ever. . . " William is Lauren's first serious love interest since splitting from Kyle Howard last year.